KING SLIGHTLY BETTER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20116, 29 November 1928, Page 11

KING SLIGHTLY BETTER.

.OUTLOOK FAVOURABLE.

general relief caused.

reassuring incidents.

CROWDS OUTSIDE PALACE

CHEERS FOR TIIE QUEEN.

J?y Tnlecrnph—-Press Association—Copyriprht Australian Press Association—United Service LONDON, Nov. 27

'A bulletin issued at, 8.30 p m. to-day digued by Lord Dawson of T'enn and Sir Stanley Hewitt, Physicians to tho King, slated that His Majesty had a less dislurbi'd day and that his temperature was somewhat lower than at <he corresponding hour last, evening. His Strength was being maintained. A prominent medical man staled that fhis news was most reassuring and hopelul. Ho thought it might be taken that the outlook was now very favourable indeed.

After the Court physicians had issued fheir bulletin this evening they remained a( tiie Palaco to dinner.

The Duke of York, speaking at a Innt.lieon given by advertisers to-day said: " I am glad to bo able to tell you that there is a slight improvement in the King's condition this morning. As you know, pleurisy is distressing and from ♦he nnturo of the King's illness his progress must be slow. There must bo ups and downs, but progress can bo made." [(Applause.)

Relief, Spreads Through Country. The feeling of relief throughout tho country after tho issue of tho bulletins this morning and this evening, coming on top of last night's announcement, tiould almost ho felt. Even published photographs of the crowds of peoplo outfiido tho Palace, where the bulletins were posted, show the relieved feelings of those present.

Not unnaturally there have been many alarmist rumours, but to-day's events havo dono much to discount them. Apart from tho reassuring speech of tho Duko of York there was tho official announcement that tho Princo of Wales had not been recalled from Africa. The Homo Secretary, Sir William Joynson-Hicks, informed a largo meeting cf Conservative women in Kent that he was pleased to bear them the glad tidings that tho King was distinctly"better to day. Ho said ho saw the Duko of York a few minutes before ho left London, who told him the King had a better night and was easier to-day.

Of courso thoso who had suffered from pleurisy would realise that it was quite u distinct illness and ono which they could not get over in a day or two, said Sir William. They must exercise patienco because it was impossible to imagine tha King being well again for a certain number of days. At present ho was going on well. They had reason to hope that before lotilj there would be even better news. Inspiring Scene at Palace Gates. Officials at tho Palaco emphasise tho fact that all tho bulletins mention that the King's strength is maintained. This is interpreted as meaning that bis constitution is helping in tho fight. Tho scene at the gates of the Palaco is really inspiring. A continual stream of cars stop there and the owners read tho bulletins. Every branch of social life is represented. Workers make a detour to the Palace on their way to work.

Uthers remain at the gates all day. [Among them to-day was " Old Kate," who is reported to be 100 years eld. She is a familiar figuro with London racegoers and tho King invariably buys bis race-cards for the Derby from her. A British ollicial wireless message says an indication that tho anxiety about His Majesty bad been somewhat relieved v.-us also afforded by tho fact that Queen Mary and Princess Mary left tho Palace this afternoon to pay somo personal visits. They were cheered by tho people who were waiting outside tho I'alaco. Messages aro being received at the I'alaco from all parts of tho Empire and from other countries expressing sympathy with tho King and .Royal Family and hopes for His Majesty's speedy recovery.